Political unrest throughout the year affected investor confidence and disrupted economic activities
There is a long way to go before celebrations will be in order
Despite having a huge potential, exports remain a largely neglected area
Policy execution in Pakistan has been inconsistent, primarily due to frequent changes in government
The absence of a comprehensive and sustainable industrial policy has hindered the growth of national economy
Pacifying stakeholders on the new taxes is going to be an uphill task for the government
Without a skilled, educated and healthy human resource the country will be unable to reap the dividends of its unique demography
In the current situation, the survival of a nuclear family with a single bread earner is a huge challenge
The utility purchases solar power at less than half of its notified tariff. A further reduction will be blatantly unjust
Tax collection and reporting mechanisms are complex and decentralized. This has made income tax collection a very challenging job